Chile 1838-So IJ 8 escudos
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This specimen was lot 30036 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $3,055. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rarely Seen in Such Condition Republic gold 8 Escudos 1838 So-JJ, AU58 NGC. Displaying a far above-average strike for the issue with a full hand and book on the obverse and only minor fading of the detail in the reverse shield. A scarce date with nearly full luster that is rarely encountered in Mint State." This "hand on book" type replaced the "crossed flag" type struck 1818-34 and was issued 1835-38. It was accompanied by similar one, two and four escudos types.
Recorded mintage: 33,000.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.875 fine gold, .761 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 93.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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